• BOTL UPCOMING MAINTENANCE

    Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over time BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.

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  1. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Pipe tobacco cheap but out of stock

    Being a cigar aficionado for years, I've personally came to terms with price. It is normal to throw down $10-20.00 for a single stick. But when I started the pipe, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the same price would allow me to purchase 4+ ounces of pipe weed which is well over 30...
  2. Gabriel Theodoulos

    I Am In Love!

    As most of you already know, @D.L.Ruth sent me a most wonderful gift from Country Squire, including 1 oz. samplers of all six of their Middle Earth series tobacco blends. Of all their blends, the one I absolutely love the most is Old Toby. Country Squire describes this blend as being an...
  3. Gabriel Theodoulos

    An Unexpected Gift

    It wasn't easy, but I did save some for another day. After reading the description for Second Breakfast, I am very eager to try it.
  4. Gabriel Theodoulos

    An Unexpected Gift

    If I may be so bold.... Make sure you order at the very least 4 oz of Old Toby. If you enjoy aromatics, Old Toby will become a new favorite!
  5. Gabriel Theodoulos

    An Unexpected Gift

    One of the benefits of being retired is that you get to stay up as late as you want to with no fear of sleeping in late. So, when 4:30 am rolled around, I decided to drag my carcass off to bed. Normally, I'd just toddle off to bed, but this morning I decided to poke my head out the front door...
  6. Gabriel Theodoulos

    June's Tobacco Order (2019)

    I read somewhere online that Peter Stokkebye's English Luxury blend and Peaches and Cream blend were wonderful.
  7. Gabriel Theodoulos

    June's Tobacco Order (2019)

    God bless you, Sir!
  8. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Well this sucks Trump administration halts cruises to Cuba under new rules

    /Snowflake Warning: The following is an Unpaid Personal Opinion. Keep yer' panties from bunching up. I like Donald Trump. I voted for him, even though he can be a lousy diplomat, and someone who just doesn't know when to remain silent. Yet, I like the guy, because he has kept his word with...
  9. Gabriel Theodoulos

    June's Tobacco Order (2019)

    Good to hear this! I am now more than ever looking forward to sampling this.
  10. Gabriel Theodoulos

    June's Tobacco Order (2019)

    Well, tonight I've sent off my order for new pipe tobacco, and am curious what are my BotLs ordering and smoking. 4noggins - Bald Headed Teacher (4 oz.): I heard this is a good one. I think it's an English blend. It received a lot of good reviews on TobaccoReviews.com. Pipes and Cigars - 4th...
  11. Gabriel Theodoulos

    What's in your bowl today

    Am trying out an old brand called Carter Hall in my favorite pipe Peterson's of Dublin. So far, I am enjoying it.
  12. Gabriel Theodoulos

    [Newbie Question] What is an English Blend Tobacco?

    So, I have two blends I am trying right now: Hearth and Home Daybreak and Hearth and Home 10 to Midnight. Are these considered English Blends?
  13. Gabriel Theodoulos

    [Newbie Question] What is an English Blend Tobacco?

    Hello All, I know very little about English Blend tobaccos. What I understand is that English Blends are: Non-Aromatic tobaccos Tobacco which contains Latakia and/or Orientals. So, can anyone elaborate on what English Blends are and can you suggest three English Blends I might be able to try...
  14. Gabriel Theodoulos

    What’s your all time favorite pipe baccy

    [WARNING: Newbie Response] Have only been smoking a pipe for about a week or so now, but currently my three favorite tobaccos are: Home and Hearth Daybreak Ole Shenandoah Summer Berry Brandy (f.k.a. Appalachian Berry) and Paladin Black Cherry* * I know, I know... I have seen the vitriolic...
  15. Gabriel Theodoulos

    BOTL Pipe Newbie Sampler Thread

    I've started using a pipe over the last week or so. Being a newbie to it, I'm trying to find tobacco I really like. The one brand I enjoy at the moment is one that is probably HATE THE MOST on TobaccoReviews.com. It's Paladin Black Cherry. I like the fruitiness and the flavor. If this is...
  16. Gabriel Theodoulos

    O-Kay! I Give Up!

    My son got it open for me. He took a honkin' big spoon, shoved it up under the edge of the lid and twisted it until the seal popped.
  17. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Pics of your cellar

    I don't know yet. Just received it in the mail. The Summer Berry Brandy used to be called Appalachian Berry, and it received really good reviews from Muttonchop Piper (YouTube), so I ordered it.
  18. Gabriel Theodoulos

    Pics of your cellar

    OK, I'll join in on the fun! This is my cellar "seed"! Only one pipe at the moment (my second hasn't arrived yet), and the tobacco had just arrived moments ago. Mine might not be the snazziest, but I'll bet it's the newest. :D
  19. Gabriel Theodoulos

    O-Kay! I Give Up!

    Wow! And again, I say WOW! Ordered pipe tobacco from PipesandCigars.com on Saturday, and they arrived here in Idaho today (Wednesday)! But now, I have a problem. The lids are on so tight, I cannot open them! I have all the standard tools to open regular jar lids, but these babies are way too...
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